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Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake

Mrs. Walker's Fruit Cake

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  • 75 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Base

    • 1 serving cooking spray with flour
    • 🍋 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
    • 🥚 4 eggs
    • ½ cup vegetable oil
    • 🍋 1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
    • 1 tablespoon lemon extract
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • Fruits and Nuts

    • 🍒 8 ounces candied red cherries, halved
    • 🍍 8 ounces candied pineapple slices, cut into thirds
    • 🌰 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
    • 🍇 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Spray a 9-inch fluted tube pan with cooking spray.

2

Mix the cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon pudding mix, lemon extract, and vanilla extract in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in candied cherries, pineapple, pecans, and dried cranberries.

3

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

5

Allow to cool in the pan for 20 minutes before turning it out onto a cake plate to finish cooling. Store in a covered container to retain moisture.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

548

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 75
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 Soak candied fruits in a bit of brandy or rum for a richer flavor (optional for holiday preparations).Store the fruit cake in an airtight container to retain its moisture.Use freshly chopped pecans for a more intense nutty aroma.